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The effect of long-term high-fat diet feeding on intestinal health of aged vervet monkeys

Mukhari, Ronaldo (2024)

The consumption of Westernised high-fat diets (HFDs) dysregulates intestinal barrier components which may lead to subclinical systemic and tissue inflammation implicated in type 2 diabetes (T2D) development. It is essential ...

The use of fish and macroinvertebrate assemblages and ichthyoparasites as indicators of the health status of Nwanedi and Luphephe rivers in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mashilwane, Collins Nkotoloane (2024)

Nwanedi and Luphephe rivers originates from the Soutpansberg mountains and flows downstream through three ecoregions, namely, Soutpansberg 2.01 Ecoregion at an altitude of 1100 m, Limpopo Plain 1.02 Ecoregion in the middle ...

Tracking the development of lean and fat areas of the arm from childhood to adulthood in a cohort of the Ellisras longitudinal study

Mabogoana, Mankopodi Mahlako Khomotso (2024)

Undernutrition is a major public health problem in Africa. The risk of underweight is associated with a negative impact on children’s health, growth and development in later life. Upper arm composition is used to determine ...

Investigating seasonal variation in abdominal fat indices and hypertension amongst Ellisras population from childhood into adulthood : Ellisras Longitudinal Study

Mkhatshwa, Thandiwe Ntomfuthi (2024)

Background: Obesity and hypertension have been a global concern, affecting both developing and developed countries. Studies reported seasonal variation as a common risk factor for the development of obesity and blood ...

The effects of post covid-19 in adults with regard to oxygen-carrying capacity after infection

Mkhabela, Kidibone (2024)

Aim and background: COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that is characterised by ARDS and hyperinflammation. The lungs are the primary organs affected and this results in difficulty breathing. Invasion of cells ...

Characterisation and propagation of hibiscus coddii subsp. barnardii, an indigenous plant with ornamental potential from Sekhukhuneland, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Du Plessis, Helena Jacoba (2020)

South Africa is known globally for its rich floral biodiversity. A number of the country’s indigenous plants are commercialised and grown worldwide. An increased interest in growing drought-tolerant plants due to limited ...

Isolation, structure elucidation, antimicrobial activity and effects of plant extracts used for the treatment of "u wela"

Ramavhale, Tuwani Tryphina (2024)

Medicinal plants still account for a substantial significant portion of daily medication in South Africa and across the globe. In the Vhembe District, traditional health practitioners and local people use medicinal plants ...

Investigation of the anti-inflammatory and anti-invasiveness effects of momordica balsamina leaf methanol extract using triple-negative breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-321

Mohale, Tshwarelo Evidence (2023)

Cancer is the world's second leading cause of death, with current treatments accompanied by a myriad of undesirable side effects. Medicinal plants contain chemoprotective and more tolerable phytochemicals for cancer ...

Evaluation of molecular mechanism(s) associated with the anti-proliferative and apoptosis-including properties of the crude methanolic and semi-purified extracts of dicerocaryum species in jurkat t cells

Mphahlele, Raetahle Paulina (2008)

Cancer is one of the largest single causes of death in both men and women worldwide. In the last decade, basic cancer research has produced remarkable advances in the understanding of cancer biology and genetics. Its control ...

Mopani wood utilisation and management perceptions of rural inhabitants in the Greater Giyani Municipality, Limpopo Province

Makhado, Rudzani Albert (2008)

This study reports the findings about the utilisation and management of mopane woodland resources by rural inhabitants in the Greater Giyani Municipality, Limpopo Province. The main aim was to quantify the amount of wood ...

The in vitro antimycobacterial activities of extracts and isolated compounds from selected plants against mycobacterium smegmatis

Koma, Potsiso Letau (2023)

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an intracellular facultative microorganism that belongs to the M. tuberculosis complex and causes tuberculosis (TB) in human beings. TB is a global pandemic which poses a health security as ...

A floristic assessment of the Turfloop Nature Reserve

Mashatole, Masilo Makome (2009)

The aim of the study was to generate new ecological data for the Turfloop Nature Reserve (TNR), which would lead to practical management recommendations that should reduce or minimise the current negative anthropogenic ...

Molecular phylogeny of South African gobiid fishes of the genus Caffrogobius Smitt, 1900 and intraspecific genetic variation of Caffrogobius gilchristi boulenger,1900

Mavimbela, Caswell (2011)

The molecular phylogeny of the southern African endemic genus Caffrogobius and the variability in intraspecific DNA sequences of the prison goby, Caffrogobius gilchristi, from the South African coastline, were investigated. ...

The abundance and species richness of the spiders (Arachinda: Aranae) associated with open savanna, woodland and false grassland in the Polokwane Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province

Modiba, Mokgadi Asnath (2007)

Lack of professional expertise on the taxonomy and systematics of invertebrates in the country leads to significant problems in understanding the invertebrate biodiversity and causes under appreciation of species. Little ...

Apoptotic effects of lithium chloride on renal cells and potential alteration of renal antigens involved in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Lucas, Kirsten Clare (2008)

Lithium, a prophylactic drug for the treatment of bipolar disorder, is used with caution due to many toxicity implications. In particular, lithium dosage and renal toxicity has to be constantly monitored in these ...

Antimicrobial properties and phytochemical analysis of medical plants used for the treatment of ear infections

Chauke, Sinorita (2023)

Ear infections are a major health concern that negatively affects the health and welfare of individuals across the globe. The infection is caused by a wide spectrum of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens. Treatments of ...

Identification and characterisation of compounds with antimycobacterial activity from the leaves of Dombeya rotundifolia Hochs

Mashilo, Matsilane Lethabo (2023)

Plants are not only an important source of medicines, but also play a significant role in drug development for the treatment of diseases such as Tuberculosis (TB). TB is a pulmonary disease that is caused by Mycobacterium ...

A taxonomic study of selected representatives of siphonostomatoida (copepoda) from ostechthyes in coastal waters off Southern Africa

Sebone, Makwena Melita (2023)

Currently Copepoda consists of 14 600 species of which 2 275 species are members of the Siphonostomatoida. Siphonostomatoida consists of 40 families, with 17 families symbiotic on fish. Sphyriidae has 44 accepted species ...

Isolation, characterisation and cytotoxicity of antifungal compounds present in medicinal plants used against crytococcus neoformans in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

Machaba, Tambudzani Caroline (2023)

The use of medicinal plants as a source of treatment for various ailments including fungal infections is still practised in South Africa and across the globe. Fungal infections especially of Cryptococcus, Candida and ...

Glut4 translocation augmentation effects of medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of type II diabetes mellitus

Beseni, Brian Kudakwashe (2017)

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by perpetual hyperglycaemia. Various oral pharmacological theraputic management strategies currently exist but are too expensive and having a host of ...

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